Retiree on the Road – Ireland 2023 – Westward to Kenmare… Sorry, No Ring of Kerry! :-)
by Our next stop was a three-night stay in the town of Kenmare. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of the Gaelic “Ceann Mara”, which …
Author: Greg McCaughey
Retiree on the Road – Ireland 2023 – Moving Along…Cork, Cobh, Kinsale, and Travelling by Bus in Ireland
We were in Waterford, but I really did not see enough of it to pass comment or provide any interesting information about the town. A …
Retiree on the Road – Ireland 2023 – First Up … Howth, Kilkenny, and Tips For Travelling by Train in Ireland
We have kicked off this month-long journey by spending a couple of days in Dublin, but we are primarily interested in wandering around the country …
Retiree on the Road – Ireland 2023 – Day 1 – Tasks and Activities on the First Day of Any Trip
Sláinte! As I write this, we have been in Dublin for 24 hours, having arrived yesterday morning at 5:00 AM – yes, definitely not the …
RELEVANT REPOST: My Golf Pro Has Me Playing the Best Golf of My Life… After I Lost My Fingertips and All My Toes!
Golf season has officially begun where I am and I have already had my first lesson. I remain committed to taking lessons every year… OK, …
What Sort of Traveller Are You?… I am a “Flâneur” and a “Coureur des Bois” … Well, Amongst Other Things
If you are a regular reader, you will know that the Love-goddess and I do a lot of international travel, and I mean a lot. …
In the Camera’s Eye … Want Live Music in an Intimate Setting? – Attend a House Concert Like Those at Anna Potvin’s
Last summer, while on a golf outing, we heard about a house concert being held close to where we were staying. We went online, bought …
In the Camera’s Eye … Stratford Festival Theatre…Retirement Bliss!
One of the great things about retirement is that it affords us time and flexibility to attend cultural events. This means we go to many …
Spain’s Most Interesting History…When the Moors Ruled in Europe…The Video
Honestly, this piece is just an attempt on my part to get you to watch this interesting video about the period of Moorish rule in …
Having Home Renovations Done During Your Winter Getaway…We Did It While We Were in Spain!
Having home renovations undertaken while you are retired can be even more annoying than when you are working. At very least, while working you get …